Capital SouthwestCSWC.OValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Fair Value Range” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, Capital Southwest (CSWC.O) trades at a P/E of 13.30x, P/B of 1.39x, P/S of 8.79x, and a dividend yield of 11.90%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 47th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 29th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 68th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 37th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 53rd percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 86th percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 58th percentile within its industry and the 32nd percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 11.90%, ranking at the 76th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
Notably, P/E and P/B aren't telling quite the same story, 21.0 points apart — worth checking the full percentile matrix on this page for the complete picture. The P/E percentile sits lower across the market than within its own industry — relatively cheaper next to the market as a whole. Shareholder returns here are driven almost entirely by cash dividends, with minimal contribution from buybacks. Capital Southwest operates in the other sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NASDAQ: CSWC · CSWC
Want the full picture on whether Capital Southwest (CSWC.O) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 13.30 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 1.39 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 8.79 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 11.90% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 11.90% |